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Franciacorta Great Bubbles

February 14, 2022 Ron Edwards, Master Sommelier Season 1 Episode 7

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Franciacorta is a "yes and" option alongside Champagne. High quality, high value, Champagne method, same major grapes but due to location notably different. Take 10-minutes to find out why you should be buying and selling this region. You can explore this region through Barone Pizzini Wines. Here is a video tasting note link.

Vocabulary & places you will hear:
Franciacorta, Lake Como, Lake Garda, Lake Iseo, Glacial Moraine, Chardonnay, Pinot Nero (Noir), Pinot Bianco (Blanc), Erbamat, Gerolamo Conforti, Pinot di Franciacorta, DOC, DOCG, Disgorge, lees aging, Non-Vintage, Vintage, Riserva, Satèn, Brut Nature, Brut Zero, Extra Brut, Brut, Extra Dry, 



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